Aaron Rodgers Honored, Steelers Wait

0:00It's April 22nd. I'm Corey with The Story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and Bill for football fans. Aaron Rodgers stepped back into his Pleasant Valley High School roots on April 18th, 2026, getting inducted into the schools. New Athletics Hall of Fame. As a Viking, he racked up over 4,000 passing yards in just two seasons. Snagged the single season record with nearly 2,500 yards and owns the top game marks for touchdowns and all-purpose yards. Dude was a beast on the field, court and diamond too. The event at the Chico Elks Lodge kicked off the Hall's first class, honoring coaches, players like Ron Susa and Jill Silva, plus championship teams. From Girls Basketball in 1985 and football in 1992. It doubled as a fundraiser for today's athletes, and Rodgers' star power packed the house. Fans and locals lit up seeing their hometown hero return. Especially after his pro-run with four MVP nods, a Super Bowl win, 10 pro-Bulls and

1:03all-decade honors. This nod simmines how Chico sparked a legend no one saw coming from those high school numbers. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Steelers are still in limbo, waiting on Rodgers' 2026 plans with the draft just days away. Owner Art Rooney figured it had wrapped before pick time, but now he's saying soon, one way or another, after Rodgers promised quicker than last years. June Delay, head coach Mike McCarthy sees upsides, with young Will Howard and vet Mason Rudolph splitting first team reps at minicamp. Pittsburgh's skip free agent quarterbacks, holds the 21st pick likely for a receiver, and stays patient, even if it means Rodgers calls all. The shots heading into draft night.